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Weekend on the Beach: Independence Day

Fireworks and music will be available in towns across Pinellas County this July 4th weekend.

Whether you catch a free concert Friday or wait for fireworks Monday, there's no shortage of things to do this holiday weekend.

Don't wait for the last minute—there are simply too many choices. Pick one, pack up the car with kids and a cooler and enjoy!

All events are free admission. Food will be available at concession stands at most events and parking fees vary.

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Edwin McCain at The Venue

July 1: Catch a free Independence Day weekend show from this national act beginning at 7 p.m.

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The Venue

2675 Ulmerton Rd. Clearwater, FL

Highway to Hell, Absolute Queen and KISS America

July 1: This free show begins at 8 p.m. at Jannus Live!

Jannus Live!

16 2nd St. N St. Petersburg, FL

Belleair Bluffs Independence Day Celebration

July 2:  Food, entertainment and activities run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Belleair Bluffs Community Center

2747 Sunset Blvd. Largo, FL

Kenneth City 4th of July Parade and Festival

July 2: Parade begins at 62nd St. and 54th Ave. N at 11 a.m. and heads east down 54th Ave. before making a right and heading south down 58th St. At 12:30 p.m. a festival will be held at the Kenneth City Community Center.

Kenneth City Community Center

4600 58th St. N Kenneth City, FL

Rockin’ Red Glare

July 2-4: Live music begins at 1 p.m. and fireworks start at 9 p.m on the Fourth.

On the beach

104th Ave. and Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island, FL

Dunedin Hometown USA Concert & Fireworks

July 3: Open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

Florida Auto Exchange Stadium

373 Douglas Ave. Dunedin, FL

Freedom Fest 2011

July 3: Live music starts at 1 p.m. and runs until fireworks start at 9:45 p.m.

Town Square Plaza Park

5121 80th Ave.
 Pinellas Park, FL 

Largo 4th of July Fireworks

July 4: DJ starts with music at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Largo Central Park 

101 Central Park Drive 
Largo, FL

Fourth of July Patriotic Picnic in the Park

July 4: Enjoy live entertainment, games, water slides and free pool starting at 10 a.m.

Craig Park

5 Beekman Way Tarpon Springs, FL

Safety Harbor's Annual Independence Day Celebration

July 4: Live entertainment from 5-9 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.

Safety Harbor Marina

110 Veterans Memorial Lane
 Safety Harbor, FL

Madeira Beach Independence Day Fireworks

July 4: Fireworks begin at dark. There will be a fundraiser and cookout during the day starting at 4 p.m.

Madeira Beach Recreation Center Ball Fields

200 Rex Place Madeira Beach, FL

4th of July Extravaganza at The Pier

July 4: Music begins at 11:30 a.m. and runs all day until fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

St. Pete Pier

800 2nd Ave. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL

Clearwater Celebrates America

July 4: Celebration begins at 4 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

Coachman Park

301 Drew St. Clearwater FL

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